Together with the re-opening of the economy, the Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister tightened the management of the situation.

“The restrictions have been lifted and the economy resumed without any ground to ease the effort. On the contrary, to jointly synergize the respective institutions and citizens of the country. The Coordination Council once again urges citizens to be particularly cautious and firmly adhere to all the instructions that are necessary to protect their health and prevent a massive spread of coronavirus.

Council Members reviewed the risk management mechanisms in the conditions of increased mobility and has thus ruled to tighten control over compliance with pre-defined rules and standards for places of public gathering, including restaurants, recreation areas and public transport.

If and when violations are identified, penalties promulgated in the law will be levied. On the background of the epidemic risks, greater importance is acquired by the timely detection of cases and treatment of patients. Hence, respective institutions are working on the extension of testing as instructed by Giorgi Gakharia. A Government Resolution will soon define a circle of people who will be required to pass the PCR test on a periodic basis. Lab tests will be required for those calling 112 or their family doctor as soon as they get a fever, cough, difficulty breathing or other respiratory symptoms. At the same time, the recommendation remains valid for remote work of people who are employed in the civil service”, - reads the statement.